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V l fierald and JMmtistr. NEWNAN, FRIDAY, FEB. 5. Ordinary’s Court. ■The following business was disposed of at the regular monthly term of the Court of Ordinary on Monday last, to- wit: Last will and testament of J. W. Dukes admitted to probate in common form. Last will and testament of Athie E. Finley admitted to probate in common form. Last will and testament of A. C. Pease admitted to probate in solemn form. Last will and testament of Mrs. Nan cy C. Arnall admitted to probate in sol emn form. Richard Gates qualified as natural guardian of Norwood Gates, minor. Mrs. A. V. Sewell, guardian of A. F. Sewell, Essie P. Sewell and Minnie P. Sewell, granted letters of dismission. Creecy Leigh, administratrix on the estate of Alonzo Leigh, deceased, granted leave to sell cotton mill stock*. T. F. Rawls, County Administrator, appointed administrator on the estate of Bill Rivers, deceased. Tribute of Respect. Whereas, in His wise counsel it hav ing pleased our Heavenly Father to call from our midst our dear friend and sister, Mrs. Lavana Kirby, we, the members of the Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist church, hereby resolve— 1. That we shall ever miss her dear face and wise counsel; that while we deplore our loss we know it is her eternal gain, and that we weep not as they who mourn without hope. 2. That we take this means to ex press to the family our sincere love and deep sympathy for them in this dark hour. 3. That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Society, and a copy be sent to the family. Miss Emmie Robinson, Mrs. J. H. Simms, Mrs. E. R. Barrett, Committee. Boone’s Third Drawing. There being seventeen premiums un called for, they were drawn for again Jan. 29, as follows: 1st prize ... .$25.00 Ticket No. 2d 3d 4 th 5th 6th 7 th 8th 9th 10 th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 5.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 1.00 1.00 LOO 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.0# 1.00 . 2568 . 3988 .10860 . 5130 .17960 .22898 . 5912 . 2690 .11255 . 2041 . 8044 .21509 ,24966 .15734 . 6786 .17497 .12636 A Phonetic Purchase. The lute Henry Miller, who was guide, philosopher and friend to many book lovers within u thousand miles of New York, was a most successful salesman. Oho day ho' called on Collis 1“. Huntington and showed him a rare copy of u book. “There are two volumes of this,” said Mr. Miller. “The other volume is In perfect order, as you see this one Is. You cannot possibly let them escape you, for you know you have nothing like this In your library.” “What Is the price?” asked the rail road king. “Seven hundred dollars,” said the bookman. “Those are too valuable volumes for my library,” Mr. Huntington ex claimed. Mr. Miller went back to Ills plnce and sent the books tc^ Mr. Hunting- ton's house with a bill for $700. Next day the railroad king sent for lilm. “Why did you send me those books?” lie demanded sharply, "Because you bought them,” was the bookman’s calm reply. “I certainly did not!" cried the mil lionaire. “Oh, yes. you did!” nnswered Mr. Miller. “You’ll remember perfectly well when 1 tell you what you said. You told me distinctly, ‘Those are two valuable volumes for my libra ry.’ ’’—Harper's Weekly. Bocks of Reference. Newspaper editors like to answer questions addressed to them by their readers—If they are not too hard— and they deem themselves ns arbiters rather than ns accessories to a mis demeanor when they are appealed to for Information “to decide a bet.” But they wonder sometimes why certain questions are put to them for arbitra ment when the answers are to be found In one of throe very accessible books—an almanac, a grammar and a small dictionary. These are books of reference that ought to be In every home library, however small. We guess that they are, but that they are sometimes dusty with misuse or out of easy reach on a top shelf. It is well to have an al manac, a dictionary or an atlas handy when you are reading your newspaper. By consulting them frequently the reader will find his daily paper relates his early historical studies to present events and makes his touch with the world closer and more significant. Get the habit!—New York Mail. Gates Coal Company PHONE 117 Sells the best Red Ash, Blue Gem, and Climax COALS Gas Coke makes no smoke nor soot. It goes further and makes more heat than coal or wood. Best for cook stoves and heaters. TRY IT. Cates Coal Company AT RAILROAD JUNCTION PHONE 117 Any numbers not called for by Feb. 13 will be drawn for again at 10:30 o’clock on the date named. All holders of tickets are requested to bring or send them in at once. D. W. BOONE CO. Senoia Notes. Senoia Enterprise-Gazette, 4th inst. Col. Luther M. Farmer, of Newnan, was here Wednesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Couch leave to day for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Nolan, at Orlando. Fla. The former will enjoy a fishing expedition while down there. Mrs. T. L. Barron and children, of Rome, arrived here Tuesday and for the present will make their home with the former's mother, Mrs. Alice Fall. Mr. Barron now has a fine position as trav eling salesman and will spend Sundays in our town with his family. After a lingering illness of several weeks with nervous prostration Miss Jennie Belle Hamilton breathed her last Wednesday morning. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. W. J. Hamilton, and since the death of her mother sev eral years ago had been almost a moth er to the other children. For several years she had been a consistent mem ber of the Methodist church, and was ever ready to do her part when oppor tunity presented itself. She was a member of the Parsonage Aid Society, and one of its most faithful workers, always entering into its work with her whole soul. She was a true friend, a kind And helpful neighbor, and those best acquainted with her loved her best. She is survived by h®r father, two sis ters and four brothers. Funeral ser vices were conducted at the Methodist church this morning at 10 o’clock by Rev. E. W. Jones, and the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. The death of Mrs. Frank D. Shell, which occurred Saturday night at the home of Mr. J. A. Z. Shell, near Stand ing Rock, removes from that commu nity one of its best women, and the event is mourned by all who knew her. She had been in declining health for five months. She realized that death was near and selected the text for her pastor, Rev. E. W. Jones, to read, and also the songs which she wanted used in the funeral service. She was a good woman and exerted a good influence over all with whom she came in con tact. Deceased was the daughter of Mrs. J. D. Caldwell, who still survives her. together with two sisters and five brothers. She was married to Mr. Frank D. Shell several years ago. To them only one child was born, and when several months old it took its flight to heaven to await the coming of dear ones. Funeral services were held at the home Monday at noon, and the remains were carried to Tranquil cem etery for burial. A Sporting Parson. The inhibition of n hunting rector by his bishop reminds a correspondent that the Rev. Jack Russell, the fa mous west country sporting parson, was once cited to appear before the bishop of Exeter to answer charges of neglecting bis spiritual and parochial duties, and ho was also remonstrated with for keeping and following a pack of hounds. The charges were proved unfounded, and Bussell refused to give up the sport, which he continued to pursue almost to the day of his death in 1883, at the age of eighty- eight. Besides being an insatiable hunter, he was, as his biographer pithily remarks, "a stanch supporter of Devonshire wrestlers, an admirable sparrev and an enthusiastic upholder of the virtues of Devonshire cider and cream.” And in the pulpit he tried to reform conduct rather than to ex pound doctrine and was a stern de nouncer of bad language, strong drink and “the filthy habit of smok ing.”—Rt. James’ Gazette. Sarcasm In the Commons. The reluctance of the house of com mons to adjourn over Derby day re calls a story related of one of the Ro man Catholic peers who took their seats some four or five years before the passage of the first reform bill aft er an exclusion of n century and a half. He gave notice that on n certain day he would make a certain motion, whereupon there arose from his noble colleagues a general cry of “Derby!” The astonished novice named another day, only to be greeted with an equal ly unanimous expostulation of “Oaks!" At this he explained that be would have to ask the forgiveness of their lordships; but, having been educated abroad, he was forced to acknowledge that he was not familiar witli the list of saints’ days in the Anglican calen dar. Over ’Possums Comes a Clash. Atlanta Constitution. Judge Frank Park, of the Albany cir cuit, spent yesterday in Atlanta. Judge Park is the man who tendered the one hundred Worth county ’possums to the Taft-Atlanta banquet that were ac cepted by the Atlanta Chamber of Com merce, and created world-wide talk about Worth county. “And our county not only appreci ates, but merits, all the good things that have been said about it,” said Judge Park. “There is no better coun ty of its size in the world, and no bet ter people live on top of the earth.” “How did you manage to get all those ’possums?” The Constitution asked him. “It was a very simple matter,” said Judge Park. “I wrote my friends all over the county, telling them that I had pledged one hundred ’possums for Mr. Taft’s Atlanta banquet. Pretty soon the whole county was on the hunt, and we made our last shipment to Mr. Caverly and Mr. Wilkinson, of the Chamber of Commerce, a few days be fore the banquet. We also sent five pigs and three gophers, just for good luck. I have been literally deluged with letters about Worth county, and there has been a universal demand for the Worth county ’possum. This par ticular variety is now being served at the St. Regis Hotel and at Martin’s, in New York. I know this makes Harry Fisher green with envy, for, somehow or other, he has long been deluded with the idea that the Coweta ’possum was the best specimen of the genuine Geor gia article. But we have shattered that dream, and hereafter Coweta will have to play second fiddle to Worth the ’possum business.” “Have you seen Harry Fisher since you have been here?” “Yes, I met him casually, but I was struck with the fact that he was a lit tle frigid. 1 am going to try to put him in a good humor, however, by in viting him to an old-fashioned Worth county ’possum banquet, which he has been imitating every once in awhile in Coweta county, and through which he has achieved some national celebrity that really belongs to Worth county.” Col. Harry Fisher, on being seen in reference to Judge Park’s claims about the Worth county ’possum, said: “The Judge doesn’t disturb me at all, and I have more faith than ever in the fact that there is no other variety of ’possum on the face of the earth that equals that grown in Coweta coun ty. I am going to prove this to Judge Park by taking- him down to Coweta county some day and introducing him to ‘Billy’ on his native heather. “By the way,” continued Col. Fish er, “I met Judge Park to-day, and it struck me that he was a little cold.” “He says the same thing about you. “You don’t tell me so,” said Col. Fisher. “I guess I’ll hunt him up at once, and we’ll fix that right now.” And then turning to The Constitu tion reporter, as he was leaving, the Colonel said, in conclusion : "Well, realjy. don’t you think it’s gall for any man to claim that Worth county, or any other county, can beat Coweta as a ’possum-grower?” She had been for a drive with a young man friend, and when she re turned she was glowing with excite ment. “Oh, dear, mother,” she cried, “Tom and I had the very narrowest escape from an awful accident! The horse very nearly bolted. We were going through Swan lane, when all of a sud den a pheasant got up from the hedge and frightened the horse, and if Tom hadn’t made a dash for the reins—” “Eh?” said her youngest brother, suddenly. "How’s that? Why wasn’t he holding them?” And it took at least five minutes to explain. His Glasses. He erme home in the smnll hours of the morning, and his loving spouse confronted him with wrath in her eye and a telegram in her hand, saying, “Here Is news that has been waiting for yon since supper time.” He blinked, looked wise and, braopd up against the hatrack, felt through his pockets, murmuring, “1 left my glasses down town.” “Y’es,” she replied, with scathing irony, "but you brought the contents with you.” F. Hopkinson Smith, painter, au thor, engineer and professional opti mist, tells a story showing that Boston boys of the street are like all others. He overheard a conversation between two youngsters selling newspapers. “Say, Harry, w’a’s de bes’ way to teach a girl how to swim?” asked the younger one. “Da’s a cinch. First off you puts your left arm under her waist and you gently takes her lef’ hand an’ ” “Come off; she’s me sister.” “Aw, push ’er off’n de dock, den.” Not Grasping. “What p grasping fellow you are, Hawkins! You’ve both* red me about this bill fifty times in ten days,” “You wrong me, Jarley. I’m not grasping. I’ve bothered you about the bill, I admit, but 1 haven’t been able to grasp anything yet.” Found Him Guilty. Counsel (to the jury)—The principal fault of the prisoner lias been bis un fortunate characteristic of putting faith In thieves and scoundrels of the basest description. I have done. The unhapy man In the dock puts Implicit faith In you, gentlemen of the jury! She Had to Mend Them. Benham—I believe In putting my best foot forward. Mrs. Benham—I have noticed that your toe always goes right through your stocking.— New York Press. TICKLE your stomach with these choice MORSELS Berkshire boneless Hams, per pound, 17ic. Picnic Hams, per pound, 12£c. Fresh Oatmeai and Post Toasties. Heinz’s Sour Pickles, quart, 10c. Crackers, Candies, Fruits, Nuts. Also, a fuil line of kitchen ware. We sell a 1-gallon en amel ware coffee pot for 25c. 3-qt. pots for 30c.; washpans, 10c. Everything in this line cheap. Snuff, Tobacco and Cigars in a large and select assortment. L. A. Alsabrook. ’Phone 266 Messaline Silks. The stylish finish, soft and lustrous, in solid shades and striped designs, $1.25 and $1 the yard. White Goods. Damasks, Madras, (in fig ures, cords,checks and stripes.) Lingerie Lawns, French Lawns, Persian Lawns, Wash Chiffons and Swiss. Potts & Parks The Leading Dress Goods House—Let us Show You. THE ADVANCE STYLES FOR SPRING. SILKS, WHITE GOODS AND TRIMMINGS FOR FINE DRESSES. EMBROIDERIES, LACES, NETS. Embroideries. .Special values in fine Swiss Galloons, bands and panels. Let us show you and explain the use and application of these novelties. Potts & Parks Newnan, Ga. We Invite Your Inspection. Heavy Cambric Embroideries. Perfect work on best heavy Domestic—the kind that lasts. I t’s up to you to examine them. Laces and Nets. Val Laces in French, round- thread or cluny, white or cream, all widths and any grade you wish. Cream, white, black or Persian, with bands to trim. LOANS. FRANK HARWELL, Lagrange, ga. £ ISN'T IT NICE! J $ t t f To get fresh fish and oys ters every Wednesday, Thurs day, Friday and Saturday, the year round? That is what we are offering. Better still to ^et your oysters with enough juice to cook them properly, thus giving them the rich flav or that makes oysters enjoy able. Shad will soon be in. Of course, we are headquarters for shad, whatever any other dealer may say. With our ex perience of 25 years we be lieve we know where and how to buy the best fish and oys ters to be had. Meanwhile don’t forget our bulk patent Flours at $3 per 100 lbs. And when you want new crop sugar house molasses, bright and fine, ’phone us. Try us with an order and you will not trade anywhere else. * *! t i i t t It Is Time To Think of Buying Seed For the new crop. You want to know where you can buy seed that you can depend upon. We commend our line of Ferry’s Seeds to you. They can be relied upon for freshness, and for the proper qualities in every respect. We have every kind of Flower and Garden Seed, in small packages and in bulk. LEE BROS. Prescription Druggists. J SWINT’S i ^ TELEPHONE 54. - Garden Pointers After thoroughly preparing and fertilizing your soil, the next important thing is to get the most reliable seed. We have the well-known D. M. Ferry & Co. ’s Standard Qarden and Field Seed, both in bulk and packets. Also, genuine Eastern Irish Potatoes and reliable Onion Sets, both white and yellow. If you buy your seed of us you will be pleased with the results. Give us your order for seed now, while we have a full variety. REESE DRUG COMPANY io Greenville Street NEWNAN, GA. dts Fine Chocolates and Bon Bons in neat 1-lb. boxes. Sold only on Satur days at this price. 29 cents. For Breakfast- Remember— We bake everything at our Bakery. Hot Holla every day. Something New- Next Week- Cream of Wheat, I'oat Toaatica, Shredded Wheat, Grape-Nuta, Quaker Rolled Oala. Peanut Wafera, Beaten Biacuit, Cheeae Strawa. Toilet Paper, regular 10c. aize, V/2 centa. Fancy recleaned Onion Seta. Garden Seed of every kind. CHARLIE COLE TELEPHONE 31 Give me a trial order. Satiafaetion guaranteed. 1 have the goods and prices. wvwwvwvv All kinds of job work done with neatness and dispatch at. this office. Dr. King’s New Life Pills The best in the world. Mules, Horses, Buggies and Wagons. For cash or on time. Come to see me; I’m al ways at home. Jack; Powell.